Gibbon vs RapidPro
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted learning & courses options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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Gibbon
Open-source school management and learning platform
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RapidPro
Visual platform for building messaging-based learning flows
| Feature | Gibbon | RapidPro |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Learning & Courses | Learning & Courses |
| License | GPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | PHP | Python |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 4,096 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal, docker | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 620 | ★ 905 |
| First released | 2010 | 2015 |
| Replaces | PowerSchool, Blackboard | Twilio Studio |
Why pick each one
Choose Gibbon if…
- Released under the GPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in PHP
Choose RapidPro if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in Python
Frequently asked questions
Is Gibbon or RapidPro better?
Neither is universally better. RapidPro has the larger community, while Gibbon is simpler to set up (medium difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Gibbon and RapidPro free and open-source?
Yes. Gibbon is licensed under GPL-3.0 and RapidPro under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Gibbon and RapidPro with Docker?
Gibbon: yes. RapidPro: yes.